25 reasons to visit Melbourne

The Twelve Apostles

Pounding seas and erosion have created the rock formations
known as the Twelve Apostles, a natural highlight of the
Great Ocean Road. Considered one of the greatest drives in the
world, the route starts in Torquay, 100km south-west of Melbourne,
and follows the coast for 247km to Warrnambool. Thanks to its
central location, Melbourne is the gateway to Victoria's abundant
attractions. Drive for an hour or so and you can be
wine-tasting in the Yarra Valley, swimming off the Mornington
Peninsula, being pampered in Australia's leading spa region
around Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, or watching fairy penguins
on Phillip Island.